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she's part of the progressive caucus which produced his own plan this week to trim the deficit without cuts to our safety net. congresswoman, let me go to you first. the president made it clear he'll fight for what he believes is right. will republicans fold yet again? >> well, i certainly hope they will. apparently, john boehner said we're done with taxes. the president was very clear that when meeting the economic and fiscal challenges ahead, that he wants to keep in perspective whether the cop or the receptionist was able to make it. and he did contrast it with what the republicans want. and they want to cut medicare and social security. and so he said fine, let's argue this out in the public. and he clearly felt confident that he and we would win if that bat 8 takes place. >> now, the reason i'm asking, congresswoman, is "politico" is reporting that the economy is crumbling. let me quote. >> if that is true and the democratic caucus stands together and the president stands firm, they will have backed down yet again. >> exactly. you know, reverend al, that this sequester was never i
she's part of the progressive caucus which produced his own plan this week to trim the deficit without cuts to our safety net. congresswoman, let me go to you first. the president made it clear he'll fight for what he believes is right. will republicans fold yet again? >> well, i certainly hope they will. apparently, john boehner said we're done with taxes. the president was very clear that when meeting the economic and fiscal challenges ahead, that he wants to keep in perspective whether...
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today, they want to cut deficits. that's fine. but they're trying to do it on the backs of the poor. that's not fine. loopholes for oil companies while slashing medicare/medicare. they're against gay marriage, but they're for voter id laws. what happened to the party of 1854? republicans sound and act like they're 159 years old today. >>> joining me now, crystal ball and abbey huntsman. thank you both for coming on the show tonight. >>> crystal, what happened to the republican party of lincoln? >> it goes back to the civil rights era in the '60s. southern white democrats abandon the party and join the republicans. republicans found out that there was this sheet that they could use, basically stoking, fear mongering: and as things progressed, using racial code words to win elections. and we've seen that. even in the past election, 2012, we saw newt gingrich talking about food stamps and the food stamp president. and we saw the rhetoric of the makers and the takers of the 47%. for the first time now, though, demographics have shifte
today, they want to cut deficits. that's fine. but they're trying to do it on the backs of the poor. that's not fine. loopholes for oil companies while slashing medicare/medicare. they're against gay marriage, but they're for voter id laws. what happened to the party of 1854? republicans sound and act like they're 159 years old today. >>> joining me now, crystal ball and abbey huntsman. thank you both for coming on the show tonight. >>> crystal, what happened to the republican...
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new policies under president obama have added $1.44 trillion with the deficit. why all of this obsession with the deficit now when bush was running away with two unpaid-for wars and driving the deficit deeper and deeper in the hole. >> you know, reverend al, i'm so glad you pointed that out. i remember how we got into this sea of red ink. it hadn't been that long ago. bill clinton had balanced the budget. we had a budget surplus. and then, george w. bush came into office and threw all of that overboard. tax cuts for the rich, two wars and, during that period, dick cheney said reagan showed us that deficits don't matter. and the very people that are now insisting on a fight over the debt ceiling, boehner, cantor, et al voted repeatedly to raise the debt ceiling when george w. was president. are they hypocrites? you betchya. >>> if they wanted to cut spending, why don't they talk about cutting defense? cutting the pentagon? that's 30% of the federal budget. we are winding down two wars. but do you hear them talking about cutting defense? no, you don't. they just w
new policies under president obama have added $1.44 trillion with the deficit. why all of this obsession with the deficit now when bush was running away with two unpaid-for wars and driving the deficit deeper and deeper in the hole. >> you know, reverend al, i'm so glad you pointed that out. i remember how we got into this sea of red ink. it hadn't been that long ago. bill clinton had balanced the budget. we had a budget surplus. and then, george w. bush came into office and threw all of...
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it's time to focus on the jobs can deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.an . and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.n deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people. deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.def. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people. interest rates are low. eventually we'll have a transportation bill that addresses the roads and bridges. that's what we ought to be focusing on now and that's what i believe our representatives ought to be working on. >> jared bernstein, thank you for your time tonight. >>> ahead, a big admission from george zimmerman's lawyer that opens up all kinds of questions about his defense. [ shapiro ] at legalzoom, you can take care of virtually all your important legal matters in just minutes. protect your family... and launch your dreams. at legalzoom.com we put the law on your side. then you'll know how uncomfortable it can be. [ crickets chirping ] but did you know that t
it's time to focus on the jobs can deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.an . and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.n deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people. deficit. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people.def. and if you're not, you're not serving the american people. interest rates are low. eventually we'll have a transportation bill that addresses the roads and bridges. that's what we ought to be...
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the deficit is not our focus. >> so the deficit is not our focus. so we should mpn't be hearing te who say we should concentrate on medicare and medicaid? >> right now, we need to focus on jobs. we're going to have to eventually figure out how we're going to pay for the programs that we need. medica medicare, medicaid, ssz. . >> paul krugman, thanks for your time tonight. his book, again, is called in this depression now. >>> ahead, elizabeth warren calls out a big bang for its dirty laundry. >> how many billions of dollars do you have to launder for drug lords before somebody says we're shutting you down. >> and president obama is proud of the violence against women's act. and so are some of the republicans who opposed it. they're actually taking credit for it. that's next. blank bl [ male announcer ] how do you measure happiness? by the armful? by the barrelful? the carful? how about...by the bowlful? campbell's soups give you nutrition, energy, and can help you keep a healthy weight. campbell's. it's amazing wh
the deficit is not our focus. >> so the deficit is not our focus. so we should mpn't be hearing te who say we should concentrate on medicare and medicaid? >> right now, we need to focus on jobs. we're going to have to eventually figure out how we're going to pay for the programs that we need. medica medicare, medicaid, ssz. . >> paul krugman, thanks for your time tonight. his book, again, is called in this depression now. >>> ahead, elizabeth warren calls out a big...
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and we had a debate whether we take a balanced approach to deficit reduction as you described. one that asks the wealthiest americans to pay a bit more while making sure we reduce spending and make responsible spending cuts without cutting the legs out from under the economy. and i'm sure mr. bernstein would agree that as the economist i heard when i was a member of the budget committee repeatedly say that you can't cut so much so fast because in a recovery that is already more fragile than we'd like to see, you want to make sure you don't slow or stall that recovery. that's what the republicans are risking. it's really -- you know, i wish and i know that americans across the country wish that there would just be a massive outbreak of responsibility in the republican conference so that we could bring them to the table, sit down, and work together to avoid massive spending cuts which they seem willing to allow to happen. >> a massive outbreak of responsibility. wouldn't that be a great occurrence? let me ask you, jared. you may agree, but senator mitch mcconnell clearly doesn't
and we had a debate whether we take a balanced approach to deficit reduction as you described. one that asks the wealthiest americans to pay a bit more while making sure we reduce spending and make responsible spending cuts without cutting the legs out from under the economy. and i'm sure mr. bernstein would agree that as the economist i heard when i was a member of the budget committee repeatedly say that you can't cut so much so fast because in a recovery that is already more fragile than...
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we're looking for just over $1 trillion in deficit reduction. obviously my position was we should have passed maybe about 2 -- don't pass any of the tax cuts, take care of the sequester and other problems, have a jobs bill. you'd be much better off. but having passed $4 trillion, now we have to find a trillion dollars worth of deficit reduction. the president's plan is very -- it's on his website, on the white house website. it includes significant revenues. unfortunately it also includes cuts in social security and medicare. now, remember, all of these cuts we're talking about now are there only because we passed the tax cut in january. >> that's exactly right. >> and we're trying to pay off -- we're trying to pay off the tax cuts. now, so the money's there. this isn't a situation like greece that just doesn't have the money to fix the problem. >> no, the money's there. richard, let me say this as we have to go. what bothers me is how it affects working class people and poor people. 600,000 women and children lose nutrition aid. 125,000 familie
we're looking for just over $1 trillion in deficit reduction. obviously my position was we should have passed maybe about 2 -- don't pass any of the tax cuts, take care of the sequester and other problems, have a jobs bill. you'd be much better off. but having passed $4 trillion, now we have to find a trillion dollars worth of deficit reduction. the president's plan is very -- it's on his website, on the white house website. it includes significant revenues. unfortunately it also includes cuts...
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. >> how much does it bring down the deficit? i thought we were in a deficit crisis? >> now, newt gingrich is predicting the deal will set off a profound fight in the gop. the conservative web site redstate.com says, "house gop is in disarray. . it's not liberal media span." and, tomorrow, republicans will vote on whether boehner keeps his job as speaker. this has been one less after another for boehner. and the pressure may be getting to him. political reports that on friday, he walked up to senator harry reid, just steps away from the oval office and unleashed an obscenity. reid asked him what it was all about and boehner said it again. the gop is falling apart. but we can't let that crack up hurt the country. joining me now is congress won january shakowski and mi mia malikah henderson. happy new year to both of you. >> congresswoman, how can democrats deal with the republican party that's in such disarray? >> well, i actually liked what happened last night. that is john boehner said he didn't need to follow the rule of having the majority of the majority party. bu
. >> how much does it bring down the deficit? i thought we were in a deficit crisis? >> now, newt gingrich is predicting the deal will set off a profound fight in the gop. the conservative web site redstate.com says, "house gop is in disarray. . it's not liberal media span." and, tomorrow, republicans will vote on whether boehner keeps his job as speaker. this has been one less after another for boehner. and the pressure may be getting to him. political reports that on...
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. >>> coming um, paul ryan says the deficit is our number one problem. so why is he backing one of the most extreme anti-choice bills we've ever seen in congress. what are you doing? nothing. are you stealing our daughter's school supplies and taking them to work? no, i was just looking for my stapler and my... this thing. i save money by using fedex ground and buy my own supplies. that's a great idea. i'm going to go... we got clients in today. [ male announcer ] save on ground shipping at fedex office. but i'm still stubbed up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus liquid gels speeds relief to your worst cold symptoms plus has a decongestant for your stuffy nose. thanks. that's the cold truth! >>> we're less than two months away, the preps are under way and the ceremony is coming together. we told you how mary evans williams will deliver the prayer and learned that richard blanco will be the first poet and the first openly gay man james taylor was singing "my country tis of thee" and "
. >>> coming um, paul ryan says the deficit is our number one problem. so why is he backing one of the most extreme anti-choice bills we've ever seen in congress. what are you doing? nothing. are you stealing our daughter's school supplies and taking them to work? no, i was just looking for my stapler and my... this thing. i save money by using fedex ground and buy my own supplies. that's a great idea. i'm going to go... we got clients in today. [ male announcer ] save on ground...
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just 33% say it should be deficit reduction. in fact, that's what the republican national committee leaders are saying in the wake of their autopsy as it's called, a report on why their nominee, mitt romney, lost to president obama. the priorities of the party and the voters were not in the same place and that hasn't changed and apparently neither has paul ryan. but there's got to be some meeting out there that republicans are still debating each other over that. like e.j., i see hopeful signs out there, too. senator mark kirk of illinois has come out in favor of same-sex marriage rights. that, too, is nothing but change. you're seeing some independent voices come out and we'll see. >> clarence, when he says the party is fighting it self, rand paul is a good example of that. when we look at the fact that today politico reports that gun rights group that he supports is actually attacking republicans, quote, this is what politico has said. rand paul and his fundraising pitches for the national association for gun rights who says t
just 33% say it should be deficit reduction. in fact, that's what the republican national committee leaders are saying in the wake of their autopsy as it's called, a report on why their nominee, mitt romney, lost to president obama. the priorities of the party and the voters were not in the same place and that hasn't changed and apparently neither has paul ryan. but there's got to be some meeting out there that republicans are still debating each other over that. like e.j., i see hopeful signs...
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because they're all talking about money and deficits and this kind of stuff. they're not looking at the people, like that little girl. if you look at people who are in the waiting room or in the emergency room and realize that they waited too long because they didn't have health insurance, you wish that they could have a health insurance system, and that's really what the president is offering to the country. we're not taking over the health care system in the government, we're offering people an opportunity to buy in to private health care plans at a cost that they can afford, and that's really taking away that anxiety is really what this is all about. but the republicans have no concern about the anxiety of the people. they don't care. they just want to win the next election. >> now, joan, you know not only are they concerned about the next election, congressman mcdermott says the people they feel don't know. and i'll give you an example of how they get confused. look at congressman -- gop congressman justin amash. he tried to pretend this weekend that peopl
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. >> we have had record deficits. >> record deficits for the past five years? the senator conveniently left out some major information. under president obama, deficits have gone down five straight years. the fastest drop since world war ii. down $409 billion since 2012. republicans are quiet about that, but they're still making stuff up about health care. >> what i want is the finest possible health care for america that we can have. we did have fabulous health care, and i think we can again. >> almost 50 million americans lacked coverage before obama care. and it was fabulous? when you're desperate for the president to fail, you really will do and say anything. well, we're not going to fall for it or let them get away with it. joining me now is congressman jim mcdermott democrat from washington and msnbc contributor goldie taylor. thank you to both of you for joining me. >> thank you. >> good to be here. >> congressman, some republicans want to pretend coverage in america used to be fabulous. i mean, how do you deal with that? >> well, you know, al, it's reall
. >> we have had record deficits. >> record deficits for the past five years? the senator conveniently left out some major information. under president obama, deficits have gone down five straight years. the fastest drop since world war ii. down $409 billion since 2012. republicans are quiet about that, but they're still making stuff up about health care. >> what i want is the finest possible health care for america that we can have. we did have fabulous health care, and i...
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they -- you know, they think that if this is what it takes to get things back in order, to stop the deficit spending and things, so be it. but the problem will come in as more and more of the real life impacts of the sequester start affecting more and more people. you would hope and you would think that, you nknow, the republicans on capitol hill will, you know, at least do something, as patricia was saying, they won't even go to debate on the budget. at some point, like i said before, and as patricia was alluding to before, at one point, at some point, politics has to give way to governing. >> patricia murphy, jonathan capehart, thank you both for your time. >> thanks, rev. >> thank you. >>> gop blocking equality for everyone. and dancing, yes, dancing. it's time to ask rev. next. [ moaning ] [ french accent ] antacid! sorry, i have gas. but you relieve gas, no? not me... that's his job. true. i relieve gas fast. [ male announcer ] gas-x is designed to relieve gas. gas-x, the gas xpert. 100% whole grain brown rice and wheat and bake it with real sweet potato or savory red bean? a new line
they -- you know, they think that if this is what it takes to get things back in order, to stop the deficit spending and things, so be it. but the problem will come in as more and more of the real life impacts of the sequester start affecting more and more people. you would hope and you would think that, you nknow, the republicans on capitol hill will, you know, at least do something, as patricia was saying, they won't even go to debate on the budget. at some point, like i said before, and as...
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paul ryan among many other republicans cast the votes which created the deficit we're now struggling with. ryan voted for two wars. forgot to pay for those wars. voted for tax breaks to the rich. no offset. voted for medicare part "d" program which was not paid for. many of them voted to deregulate wall street, drive us into the recession, and lack of revenues coming in. so i find it absolutely hypocritical for these people to say, let's balance the budget on the backs of the elderly, the children, the sick, and the poor when their votes caused the deficit in the first place. >> you know, it's funny. in an ironic way, not humorous way. because he's always talking about president obama raising the debt ceiling. but you're pointing out his own voting record while he's making these threats and predictions about they're going to have a retreat afterward and figure out what to do. >> al, let's not forget that when clinton left office in 2001, this country had a $236 billion surplus and the economists projected that surplus to grow. after bush and ryan and all of these guys voting for wars
paul ryan among many other republicans cast the votes which created the deficit we're now struggling with. ryan voted for two wars. forgot to pay for those wars. voted for tax breaks to the rich. no offset. voted for medicare part "d" program which was not paid for. many of them voted to deregulate wall street, drive us into the recession, and lack of revenues coming in. so i find it absolutely hypocritical for these people to say, let's balance the budget on the backs of the elderly,...
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nothing i'm proposing tonight should increase our deficit by a single dime. it's a smarter government we need that sets priorities and invests in broad based growth. interesting statement, krystal. >> absolutely. republicans try to caricature him as a big government liberal who's never seen a government program that he doesn't like, who's going to spind us into the ditch. he's going to turn us into greece. the facts and the record say things that are different. since january it's been quite a while. i think it was january 2008 we actually had a surplus. this january he has been slowing the growth of government spending. it has been a priority for him. but obviously because of the economic realities, we had to invest in the country in an immediate way to get us back on track. so making that case reminding voters that he has been a responsible hand on the tiller when it comes to balancing the budget and keeping those policies in mind is important too. >> richard, i want to bring this up because i want to bring this up. >> do it. >> when we've talked about the 1
nothing i'm proposing tonight should increase our deficit by a single dime. it's a smarter government we need that sets priorities and invests in broad based growth. interesting statement, krystal. >> absolutely. republicans try to caricature him as a big government liberal who's never seen a government program that he doesn't like, who's going to spind us into the ditch. he's going to turn us into greece. the facts and the record say things that are different. since january it's been...
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happy to negotiate with vladimir putin, he won't engage with the congress on a plan to deal with the deficits that threaten our economy. >> so goldie, here he's saying the president would deal with mr. putin over chemical weapons that are killing people and as a threat to us, but that he won't deal with legislators who ought to respect the fact that there's been a law passed and an election held and a supreme court decision. i mean, that is as backwards and ugly as i think i've heard in a long time. >> you know, i have to agree with you. but vladimir putin at least runs his country. speaker boehner does not run his house. and so i think that to say that speaker boehner -- this is a guy that walked away from negotiations with the president a number of times. he cut a deal with the president, took it back to the caucus and they vetoed it. he could not negotiate in good na faith. there are times they've golfed together. to continue to talk about things like the debt ceiling, items like immigration. you know, it is -- again, unconscionable that he would stand there and tell that boldfaced lie. he
happy to negotiate with vladimir putin, he won't engage with the congress on a plan to deal with the deficits that threaten our economy. >> so goldie, here he's saying the president would deal with mr. putin over chemical weapons that are killing people and as a threat to us, but that he won't deal with legislators who ought to respect the fact that there's been a law passed and an election held and a supreme court decision. i mean, that is as backwards and ugly as i think i've heard in a...
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and two, it's going to increase our deficit and debt that's going to increase the risk of a debilitating insolvency in bankruptcy. so i'm representing the people in my district in that regard. i would expect those with other views to do the same thing. that's what congress is all about. >> that is what it's all about. and i think you're right talking civil rights history and dr. king history. but where you're wrong is dr. king and no one else in civil rights ever took hostage government workers, paychecks -- just a minute. i listened to you. to equate those that would stand up and fight for civil rights who would submit to going to jail and who would submit to things happening to them to raise their point, you're not sacrificing yourself. you'll get your check. and your colleagues will get their check. you're sacrificing others. that is not civil rights. that's not even civil, congressman. >> well, who is holding whom hostage when the house of representatives is more than willing to fund 99% of the federal government? we're willing to do that. we have done that. >> you're holding hostage
and two, it's going to increase our deficit and debt that's going to increase the risk of a debilitating insolvency in bankruptcy. so i'm representing the people in my district in that regard. i would expect those with other views to do the same thing. that's what congress is all about. >> that is what it's all about. and i think you're right talking civil rights history and dr. king history. but where you're wrong is dr. king and no one else in civil rights ever took hostage government...
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they've been asking for forever, in exchange for a relatively small paid for so, it doesn't increase the deficit jobs program. and they basically said since you offered it to us, we'll say no thanks. >> now, when you look at the fact that the president is on a public campaign, jared, calling out their gop budget cuts as harming the economy, watch this. >> we've got folks who have insisted on leaving in place a meat cleaver called the sequester that has cost jobs. it's harmed growth. it's hurt our military. it's gutted investments in education and science and medical research. >> and jared, this week some republicans are starting to agree with the president. john mccain now says his vote for the sequester was the worst he's cast in many years. and gop congressman hal rogers said the kuester must be brought to an end. so there is some slight breakthroughs here. >> true. and by the way, hal rogers, who has been saying important things about this is the chief republican on the appropriations committee. so the fact that the guy who is actually trying to take their budget and squeeze it into these app
they've been asking for forever, in exchange for a relatively small paid for so, it doesn't increase the deficit jobs program. and they basically said since you offered it to us, we'll say no thanks. >> now, when you look at the fact that the president is on a public campaign, jared, calling out their gop budget cuts as harming the economy, watch this. >> we've got folks who have insisted on leaving in place a meat cleaver called the sequester that has cost jobs. it's harmed growth....